DHL Express strengthens its commitment to reducing carbon footprint by adding 22 electric vans to its delivery fleet in the Philippines

DHL Express, the world's largest international express service provider, has added 22 electric vans (EVs) to its last-mile pickup and delivery fleet. With this integration, DHL Express now operates approximately 70 EVs, representing 35% of its total fleet, up from 24% last year. The expansion of the electric vehicle fleet demonstrates the company's commitment to its fourth strategic bottom line, "Green Logistics of Choice," as it integrates sustainability into its 2030 strategy. 

This development is consistent with DHL Express' sustainability goals, which focus on using alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and optimized transportation routes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 

“The expansion of electric vehicles into the DHL Express fleet plays an important role in reducing the environmental impact of our business processes as part of our commitment to one of our Group’s four bottom lines, green logistics of choice. Recognizing the global urgency of climate change, our goal as a logistics leader is to adapt our service offerings and operations to the changing landscape.” ~Nigel Lockett, Country Manager of DHL Express Philippines

DHL Express first added EVs to its fleet in the Philippines in December 2021. This initiative is part of DHL Group's global goal of converting 60% of its pickup and delivery fleet to electric vehicles by 2030.

As part of “Strategy 2030 – Accelerate Sustainable Growth,” DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In addition to electrifying its fleet, DHL Express launched the GoGreen Plus service in 2023, which allows customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international air cargo by using sustainable aviation fuel. GoGreen Plus is made possible through significant collaborations with BP, Neste, and World Energy.  

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